🍌 Cacao-Covered Banana coconut Bites

Healthy • Quick • No Bake • Family-Friendly

 Recipe Intro

These chocolate-covered banana cacao bites are the perfect quick treat for anyone who wants something healthy, naturally sweet, and incredibly satisfying. They’re ideal for busy families, chocolate lovers, wellness-focused eaters, kids who want a fun frozen snack, or anyone looking for a cleaner dessert option. With just a few simple ingredients and no baking required, they make a delicious energy-boosting bite you can keep ready in the freezer all week.

Ingredients

For the banana bites:

• 2–3 bananas

• Smooth or crunchy peanut butter

For the cacao coating:

• Ceremonial cacao (or dark chocolate)

• 1–2 tsp natural sweetener of your choice:

  • honey

  • maple syrup

  • agave

  • or a splash of vanilla extract

• Desiccated coconut, for topping

Instructions

1. Prepare the bananas
   Peel your bananas and slice each one lengthwise.
   Then cut each long strip in half so you have chunky, even pieces.

2. Add the peanut butter
   Spread a little peanut butter onto one banana chunk,
   then top it with another chunk to form a small sandwich.

3. Freeze the banana sandwiches
   Place them on a tray lined with baking paper and freeze for
   20–30 minutes until firm.

4. Melt the cacao using a double boiler
   Set a heatproof bowl over a small pot of gently simmering water
   (making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water).
   Add your cacao and stir slowly as it melts.
   If you want it sweeter, stir in a natural sweetener such as:
   – honey
   – agave
   – maple syrup
   – or a splash of vanilla extract
   Mix well until smooth and glossy.

5. Dip the banana bites
   Using a toothpick or fork, dip each chilled banana sandwich into the melted cacao,
   letting any excess drip off. Place them back onto the lined tray.

6. Top with coconut
   Sprinkle desiccated coconut over the tops immediately so it sticks.

7. Freeze to set
   Return the tray to the freezer for 15–20 minutes,
   or until the chocolate coating has hardened.

8. Serve or store
   Enjoy straight from the freezer, or keep them stored in an airtight container
   for up to 2 weeks.
   Let them soften for 2–3 minutes before eating for the perfect bite.